My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: Massachusetts
Is it legal for an employer to force an employee into a closed-door meeting to discuss the employee's performance issues and force the employee to agree to confidentially? They are told saying anything about their case will result in immediate termination. Is this employee truly not allowed the right to record this meeting if they inform those who will be present of the recording beforehand? Can they not take notes or bring their own witnesses? Can they refuse to meet under these terms?
This employee sent out an open email to everyone in the company stating her opinion on the company's termination policy, which is strict and sketchy. She has been suspended without pay until the investigation is over, which at that time, she may be fired. This is a large grocery chain known for their fear of anti-unions, so the employees have no representation right now, and I believe they are weeding her out as they find her to be a threat.
Thanks.

